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Finding the Third Proportional to 157,332 and 235,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 157,332 and 235,952 is: 353,859.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,332 : 235,952 = 235,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,332/235,952 = 235,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,332x = 235,952 × 235,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,332x = 55,673,346,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,673,346,304/157,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,859.01

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